Buying a home in Transvaal, Baarn.
Transvaal is a quiet residential neighborhood where you'll find families and retirees, mostly in 1930s homes and some newer plots. You're close to Baarn's center but set back from the bustle. The Gooi forest is on your doorstep: walking trails, cycling to Hilversum, and the train station is a short walk away. What matters here: it's the kind of neighborhood where people stay put for decades.
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Best things and drawbacks to living in Transvaal
Pros:
- Direct train connection to Amsterdam Central and Utrecht via Baarn station (12 minutes to Amsterdam, 8 minutes to Utrecht)
- Mostly detached and semi-detached houses with gardens; significantly more space than urban neighborhoods
- Quiet, residential area without through traffic; children can play outside safely
- Close to Gooi- en Vechtplassen for water sports and recreation
Cons:
- Limited nightlife and dining; shops and restaurants are concentrated in Baarn centre, not in Transvaal itself
- Dependent on car or bike for daily shopping; no supermarket within walking distance
- House prices are high due to location and property type; few starter homes available
- Few young families and students; the neighborhood attracts mainly older, established residents
Living environment
In line with other neighborhoods in Baarn
- Per 1,000 residents (12 mo)
- 50.94
- Total registered (12 mo)
- 609
- Residential burglary
- 16
- Theft
- 107
- Violence and threats
- 42
- Vandalism and public order
- 122
Indicative, based on registered crimes (police/CBS) over the past twelve months. This is not an official safety rating.
Source: Police/CBS· Figures through May 2026
What does Transvaal offer?
Baarn is a place where homes sit among trees, with real space around them. You'll find plenty of detached houses and country estates here—it grew up as a retreat village for wealthy families, so the architecture reflects that breathing room. The train to Utrecht and Amsterdam is straightforward, so you're connected when you need to be, but daily life feels genuinely removed from the city. Your neighbours tend to be people who chose this quiet deliberately.
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Housing market Transvaal
The real estate market in Baarn shows notable activity. In the last quarter, 110 homes sold, compared to 95 previously. The average transaction price went from 674,000 euros to 632,000 euros, with the average price per square meter decreasing from 5,722 euros to 5,563 euros. The average list price also went from 676,000 euros to 615,000 euros. Additionally, the average WOZ-value this year is 5% lower than last year, reflecting a shift in market dynamics. Overall, Baarn's market is experiencing adjustments in pricing and sales volume.
Updated: May 2026
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